Archive for Missional Living

God is always up to new things. Human fear, however, causes us to worry about losing what we already have. Only when we release what we have and overcome our fears are we able to join with God’s new things. In so doing, we understand how much God does & provides for his people. Jason Locke preaches from Psalm 146.

Guest preacher Thien Dang speaks about the importance of accepting others in their unique differences as we seek to belong to one another and to the church’s shared mission in this world. Thien preaches for the Hanford Church of Christ.

We know that God loves all people. Yet throughout scripture, it seems clear that God cares for outsiders as much or even more than insiders. In Luke 9:46-62, the disciples learn that they must welcome outsiders if they want to welcome God into their lives. Jason Locke discusses the need for a constant focus on reaching the unchurched.

Healthy churches may or may not be growing numerically, but they do share one thing in common. They look outward at the world around them. In this short sermon series, Jason Locke begins by talking about the future. Do you care more about the future or about the past? What does God care more about?

Jason Locke begins a new series based on Leonard Sweet’s 2012 book, 11 Indispensable Relationships You Can’t Be Without. In this first sermon, Jason talks about faith & life–is it about the journey or about the destination? Then he talks briefly about the first of these 11 vital relationships: a friend like Nathan who can help edit our lives.

In a combined session of all adult classes, Landon Saunders taught about how to better connect with the world around us. He spoke on issues that seemingly divide us and yet have the power to bring us together.

Rici & Phil Skei share about their work to build Christian community in the heart of Fresno. Ministering in an area once known as “The Devil’s Triangle,” they have launched and now co-pastor On Ramps Convenant Church. They talk about their calling to build a healing community that heals its community.

Dr. Daniel Rodriguez gives the opening message for the 2017 Renew Conference. Dan is a Professor of Religion and Hispanic studies at Pepperdine University. He is the author of A Future for the Latino Church: Models of Multilingual, Multigenerational Hispanic Congregations.

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shared a familiar command with his followers: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” How should Christians live out this command today? And what difference would it make? Jason Locke preaches from Matthew 7:12-14.